Obituaries

Curtis George Williams July 1, 1929 - March 29, 2020 GLENDALE, Ariz. — Curtis George Williams entered his heavenly home on March 29, 2020.  He was born July 1, 1929, to ‘Jack’ Williams and Martha Schilke on the family farm east of Trenton, Neb. He grew up in Trenton, graduating high school in 1947. ...

Roger D. Jones SMITHFIELD, Neb. — Roger D. Jones, 73, of Smithfield, died Sunday (April 5, 2020) at his home. Services are pending with the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege, Neb. A full obituary will appear in a future newspaper publication...

Margaret L. Herbert Nov. 2, 1947 - April 6, 2020 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Margaret L. Herbert, 72, of Arapahoe, died Monday (April 6, 2020), at her home. She was born Nov. 2, 1947, to Charles C. and Cecil (Staal) Chessmore in North Platte, Neb. She married James Welch and had three children. After a divorce, she married Donald Herbert on March 24, in Arapahoe. She worked at Monroe Manufacturing Company in Cozad, Neb...

Audrey Jean (Chrisman) Gaver Jan. 8, 1921 ~ April 1, 2020  NICHOLSVILLE, Ky. — Audrey Jean Gaver, 99, widow of Charles Albert Gaver, left her earthly home on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.  She was a native of Saronville, Neb., born Jan. 8, 1921, to the late Frank W.  and Leila Mearle Nine Chrisman, who had a family of three, two of which preceded her in death.  She was of the Baptist Faith and her greatest joy was raising her children. ...

Scott Russell Leisy Oct. 28, 1985 - April 6, 2020 ATKINSON Neb. — Scott Russell Leisy was born on Oct. 28, 1985, in Sidney, Neb., to Lisa (Sterling) Lamb. He was adopted by Darrel and Wilda Leisy at four months old, and he always felt the utmost gratitude to his birth mother for placing him with forever parents who loved and supported him unconditionally...

Irvin Long Aug. 22, 1935 - April 3, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — Irvin Dale Long was born Aug. 22, 1935, at Imperial, Neb., to Winifred H. and Hazel E. (North) Long. Irvin grew up in Chase County and graduated From Elsie High School, Elsie, Neb. Irvin assisted his parents on the farm and worked for farmers in the their area...

Roselin Lee (Straub) Doss Dec. 10, 1929 - Feb. 4, 2020 LINCON, Neb. — Roselin Lee (Straub) Doss, 90, died Feb. 4, 2020, in Lincoln. She was born Dec. 10, 1929, to Clark and Clara (Heikens) Straub. She is survived by her children, Michael Doss of Austin, Texas, David (Sandra) Doss of Johnson Lake, Neb., Robert Doss of Lincoln, Richard Doss of Eugene, Ore., and Amy Hoff of Lincoln...

Patricia “Patty” Elizabeth (Boyle) Browne Sept. 18, 1940 - March 28, 2020 LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Patricia Elizabeth Browne (Patty Boyle) passed away at the age of 79 years, surrounded by family and love as she battled Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Her courage and determination were a living example of her roots and faith. ...

Ardis Gilliland March 20, 1924 - April 1, 2020 CURTIS, Neb. — Ardis Gilliland, 96, of Curtis, went to her heavenly home on April 1, 2020, at Senior Living Choices in Curtis. Ardis was born at Curtis on March 3, 1924, the daughter of Carl and Mable Nutt and the eldest of their seven children. ...

Virginia Genevieve (Sauer) Rezac Feb. 12, 1941 - March 26, 2020 MESA, Ariz. — Virginia Genevieve Rezac (Sauer) was born on Feb. 12, 1941, in Buckman Township, Minn., and left this world on March 26, 2020, in Mesa. She is survived by her children, Siobhan (Tom) Hudson of Tennessee, Chantal St. ...

Audrey Ann Pavlicek July 14, 1942 -March 26, 202 0 OBERLIN, Kan. — Audrey Ann Pavlicek, 77. died March 26, 2020, in Oberlin. She was born July 14, 1942, in Oberlin to Donald Charles and Mary Christine (Fisher) Lemman. She married Murry Dean Pavlicek on Oct. 26, 1961, at Oberlin Covenant Church. She was a teacher...

Wyatt J. Smidt July 25, 2014 - March 23, 2020 KEARNEY, Neb. — Wyatt J. Smidt, 5, of Kearney, died Monday, March 23, 2020, at his home following a two-year battle with pediatric cancer. Private family services are 10:30 a.m. today at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney with the Rev. John Rasmussen officiating. Burial will follow at Kearney Cemetery. The public may watch the funeral livestream at www.holycrosskearney.org. A Youtube video of the service will be posted on the Holy Cross website...

Alan Foster Meguire May 5, 1935 - March 23, 2020 BONHAM, Texas — Beloved grandfather, father, husband and friend, Alan Meguire, was called home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2020, in Bonham at the age of 84. He was born on May 25, 1935, to his loving parents, Anderson and Margaret Meguire in Stratton, Neb. ...

Ursula Bernard Aug. 7, 1924 - March 25, 2020 KEARNEY, Neb. — Ursula R. Bernard, 95, of Kearney, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Wel-Life in Kearney. In consideration of the concern of the COVID-19 virus, and the related mandate issued by the government, a private family graveside will be at St. ...

Ruth C. Pfeil March 13, 1932 - March 23, 2020 ALMA, Neb. — Celebration Services for Ruth C. Pfeil will be at a later date. There will be no visitation or viewing. Ruth Cecilia Pfeil, 88 years of age, of Alma, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society – Colonial Villa in Alma. ...

Robert Bruce Brubaker March 14, 1923 - March 23, 2020 ATWOOD, Kan. — Robert Bruce Brubaker, 97, died Monday (March 23, 2020), at Atwood. He was born March 14, 1923, in Bird City, Kan. He was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol (Deeds) Brubaker, in 2004...

Alberta R. Leising Nov 6, 1936 - March 20, 2020 OXFORD, Neb. — Celebration of Life Services for Alberta R. Leising will be held at a later date at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Oxford, Neb. Private family graveside services will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell, Neb...

Annalea Janousek July 25, 1949 - March 21, 2020 STRATTON, Neb. — Annalea Janousek, 70, died Saturday (March 21, 2020), at her home in Stratton. The family is keeping with her wishes to be cremated. A tentative date for the memorial service is Saturday, June 6, 2020, 10:30 a.m., at St. James Catholic Church in Trenton. Please follow our website for obituary and service times as information becomes available. A full obituary will be posted closer to service time...

Nancy Jane Semler Dec. 11, 1946 - March 12, 2020 BIRD CITY, Kan. — Nancy Jane Semler, 73, of Bird City, Kan., died Thursday (March 12, 2020), in Bird City. She was born Dec. 11, 1946, in Benkelman, Neb. She was a registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gaylord Wright; and son, Kevin Wright...

Helen Josephine Brannan June 11, 1919 - March 12, 2020 LINCOLN, Neb. — Helen Josephine Brannan was born June 11, 1919, in Grant, Neb., and passed away on March 12, 2020, in Lincoln, at the age of 100. Helen was born to John and Lora Stubblefield in Grant. ...

Dewaine V. Stapp Nov. 17, 1929 - March 11, 2020 NORTON, Kan. — Dewaine V. Stapp, 90, died Wednesday (March 11, 2020), at Whispering Pines in Norton. He was born Nov. 17, 1929, northwest of Norcatur, Kan., to Ray J. and Emma (Bailey) Stapp. He married Patricia D. Hatcher at the Norcatur United Methodist Church on June 12, 1949. He was a farmer and stockman. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Masonic Lodge, Modern Woodmen, and the American Legion...

Tad Alan Wright Nov. 13, 1971 - March 10, 2020 WELLFLEET, Neb. — Tad Alan Wright, 48, of rural Wellfleet, passed away at home on March 10, 2020. Tad was born on Nov. 13, 1971, to Dan and Cornell “Nell” (Cooksley) Wright in North Platte, Neb. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1990. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and received a bachelor’s degree in agriculture science. He was employed as a locomotive engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad...

Delane J. Carlson Aug. 5, 1939 - March 12, 2020 NORFOLK, Neb. — Funeral service for Delane J. Carlson, 80, of Norfolk, will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at the First United Methodist Church in Norfolk with Rev. Neil Gately officiating. Interment with military honors will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020, at the Omaha National Cemetery...

Ronald “Ron” Alvin Warren March 18, 1944 - March 12, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — Ronald “Ron” Alvin Warren, 75, of McCook, died Thursday (March 12, 2020), at Community Hospital in McCook. A memorial service will be in April. A full obituary and service information will be posted as time gets closer to the service...